Bournemouth plotting ambitious transfer of Stephan El Shaarawy

Eddie Howe and Bournemouth are targeting a shock transfer of Stephan El Shaarawy, according to reports.

El Shaarawy is currently on-loan at French side Monaco from AC Milan and, despite struggling to find his best form, is in the middle of two clubs who are unwilling to commit to the player financially.

Bournemouth are just four points above the relegation zone in 16th position and have fallen victim to problems of having a relatively thin squad as a number of key players are ruled out with long-term injuries.

AC Milan are willing to listen to offers for the 23-year-old striker and Bournemouth are putting together a deal that would see El Shaarawy arrive on-loan with the view to a £10million permanent deal, according to reports in the Mail.